National Employ Older Workers Week and the 45th Anniversary of SCSEP

September 19-25, 2010 is National Employ Older Workers Week, a celebration recognizing the importance of the participation of older workers in the labor force and highlighting the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), Title V of the Older Americans Act. This year marks the 45th Anniversary of the inception of the SCSEP, which has helped over one million older Americans enter the job market each year by providing them with workforce training in community service settings, giving them the skills and tools necessary to become competitive in today’s rapidly changing workforce.

In honor of National Employ Older Workers Week and in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the SCSEP, the National SCSEP Grantees, in partnership with the State SCSEP Grantees, the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD), and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), have planned a special event in Washington, D.C. The “SCSEP 45th Anniversary Celebration” will be held at the U.S. Capitol Senate Visitor’s Center on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. The event will highlight the achievements of the SCSEP throughout the years, its relevance in today’s economy, and the needs of older workers in the future. Local SCSEP participants will also join the celebration to share their success stories.